Fig 1. Anterior radiograph: Fractured tibia complicated by compartment syndrome
Pain is the most common presenting complaint to the ED and you should safely and effectively relieve pain in a timely fashion.
There is good evidence to suggest emergency physicians internationally do not perform well in terms of this objective. It is no surprise that two of the three current College national audits (2008) relate to analgesic delivery.
This session addresses analgesic delivery. You will be required to devise appropriate pain relieving strategies in adults with musculoskeletal, cardiac and abdominal pain.
You will be given a refresher on pain pathophysiology beforehand, as well as evidence on the properties (particularly efficacy) of typical analgesic agents.